Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Color
Brown, Black, Blue
Green
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.0090.100-0.192
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Improves digestion and metabolism
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Clarity